Make a legit remaster? Nahhhhh Bruhhhh

Remove the original game from the shop and release a "remastered" edition that's essentially the same exact game with a better resolution for $30? Now that's businessman thinking

Gotta love EA and the way they do business

EDIT: You can get a logitech G29 wheel working in the game and it is pretty fun but requires jumping through lots of hoops. Turn off steam controller configuration and you will be able to map your controls in game under the unknown device option. It wont let you navigate menus without a keyboard but you can use logitech G hub to map the buttons to the corresponding keyboard buttons making it work. Use G hub to turn down steering range to 200 or so degrees depending on preference and adjust sensitivity up to 50 or so to combat the deadzone. Far from an ideal solution but its very playable and fun with a wheel.

For those saying "it's an arcade racing game, why use a wheel?" Umm have you ever been to an arcade or played an arcade racing game? They don't use gamepads, they have steering wheels and pedals. Wheels aren't just for sim racers. While it does play better with a gamepad and doesn't require a ton or tweaks and work-arounds, a good wheel really adds to the fun factor of this arcade racer since its on an arcade cab made for driving games.

Original Review: EA has removed steering wheel support from this "remaster" despite the same wheel being supported in the original version. How do you add nothing of value and remove core features and call it a remaster? Refunded and went back to the OG version.

Pretty much the exact same game but with slightly better graphics. Still fun though. Just wait until it goes on sale for $2 in a month and buy it then.

* 🟢 = Available = Fun +1
* 🔴 = Not Available = Fun -1
* No Match = 0

🟢 Restore all DLC
🟢 Versus crossplay gamers
🟢 List of Achievements to strive
🟢 Car livery customization
🟢 Remove in-game login screen
🔴 Massive enhance in visuals
🔴 Weekly random challenges
🔴 Choose same ranking opponent
🔴 Profile image setup menu
🔴 Downloadable Mods


🏅 Community Rating: Very Positive
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⚖️ fMeter {B+} Worth a play, if you want a replacement of NFS Hot Pursuit 2010. However, if you're looking for massive enhancements, don't play it

* 2010: Game released on Steam & I enjoyed very much
* 2020: Remaster released but not wish-list it
* 2021: Grabbed it on sales, wonder what's the real condition
* 9 hours later: Much better photo mode than 2010 version
* 2023: Cannot go more than 60fps :(

* Require download EAplay to play
* Steam friend will not load into friend list
* Require friend ID to add into friend list
* Text to speech will not support for crossplay gamer
* DLC = 3 new cars + 2 online game mode
* DLC cars require to unlock with points
* No option to carry progression from NFS Hot Pursuit 2010
* NFS Hot Pursuit 2010 is removed from the store

* Added crossplay with Xbox & PS4 gamers
* Added missing DLC
* Added 66 Steam Achievements
* Added overall completion progress (percentage)
* Added number of attempt in every PB
* Added option to skip reward animation
* Added car paints customization
* Added car decal customization
* Added large storage from 8 GB to 34 GB
* Added window mode & v-sync
* Added Anti-Aliasing & Texture Filter = Edges & foliage looks much clearer
* 90% same visual graphic
* Removed autolog friend recommendation
* Removed photo gallery at the main menu
* Able to invite friends from EA friend list

* Locked at 60 fps ➜ True
* Not worth buying ➜ Because 60fps capped looks really poor
* No wheel support ➜ Logitech G29 wheel is working now
* Exactly the same content with expensive price ➜ 80% true
* Save corrupted ➜ Avoid switching to Offline mode, then back to online

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As someone who owned HP2010 on PC originally, this remaster is extremely welcome.

All DLC that never made it to PC is included

Improved visuals

Multiplayer is revived and has crossplay

Improved car color picker with custom options (it has RGB values you can select!)

The cars sound incredible; Forza and Gran Turismo, eat your heart out


3 "missing" cars (Carbon Motors E7, Stirling Moss SLR McLarens)

60FPS hard cap

No wheel support


Carbon Motors went bankrupt, so there's no way to license that vehicle. Additionally, Stirling Moss died earlier this year, and I doubt his estate is licensing vehicles with his name for use anywhere right now

I'm betting the 60FPS cap is due to FPS-bound physics; this was an issue with newer NFS titles, as well

Nobody seems to remember that HP2010 originally shipped with either no wheel support, or it was extremely lacking. This was later remedied.

With all that out of the way, would I recommend this game?

Yes.

Is it worth $30 USD?

Probably, but that's your choice. I know I pre-ordered it because HP2010 was the last NFS I actually played, and I don't regret the purchase at all.

Exact same game as the original. Slightly improved graphics. FRAME RATE CAPPED.
It has been 10 years since its original launch, and its like they haven't considered any of the innovation that has happened since then.
All of this could have been done by releasing the DLC and a high res texture pack for the original.

Not worth its current price.

EA be like: let's add some smoke effects, make the game worse in a few ways (worse road textures and worse car deformation when you crash) and call it a day, also don't forget to double the price and remove the original version from steam. Yeah and leave the fps cap, too.

The game itself is still good though, but I just can't accept the laziness and greed of EA.

One of the worst "remasterings" of a game ever. Menu option selection is abysmally slow. How can a 2020 remastering if a 10 year old game be this poorly optimized? EA I guess is your answer. A complete farce of a product. I highly suggest avoiding this like the plague.

EA App is terrible. Should only need Steam to run this game

if you're a fan of the old need for speed games like hot pursuit and hot pursuit 2, then you will like this game.

if you're a fan of the new racing games in and out of the city or open world or upgrading and customizing your car, dont buy this one. there is none of that in this game. all the tracks are point A to point B. there is no customizing your car except choosing your car's color. you choose your race, choose your car, it's 3, 2, 1, go, and you race to the finish line.

i like it. it's an arcade type time killer for me.